Wind Blast

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Wind BlastAttack, Melee, Strike, AoE
Tier: 5
Level: 1Batter enemies at range by generating a gust of wind as you swing. Enemies will be Knocked Back based on how close they are to you.150% more Stun buildup
Knocks Back Enemies
Causes Daze buildup equal to (500–652)% of Physical damage dealt
Cone length is 6 metresSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.

Acquisition
Drop restricted
It can be obtained by engraving an Uncut Skill Gem.Metadata
Item class: Skill Gem
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemWindBlast

Wind Blast is a quarterstaff attack skill. The user sends out a gust of wind forward, dealing damage in a cone area to enemies in front of them. The attack has more stun buildup, causes knockback, applies Daze based on physical damage dealt.

Gem level progression

Level
1

Recommended support gems

The following support gems are recommendations by GGG as listed in-game, and do not necessarily reflect optimal combinations or the views of the wiki.

Gem tier	Support gems
I	Magnified EffectMagnified EffectSupport, AoE Tier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Supported Skills have 30% more Area of EffectPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	Martial TempoMartial TempoSupport, Attack Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attacks, causing them to Attack faster.Supported Skills have 20% more Attack SpeedPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	PinPinSupport, Physical Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any skill that Hits enemies, allowing its Physical damage to Pin enemies but making it unable to Stun.Supported Skills do not cause Stun buildup Physical Damage from Supported Skill is PinningPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.
II	ExcoriateExcoriateSupport, Attack, Melee Tier: 2 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 115%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Melee Attack Skills. Supported Skills deal more Melee Damage for each Elemental Ailment on Enemies they hit, but cannot themselves inflict Elemental Ailments.Supported Skills cannot inflict Elemental Ailments Supported Skills deal 10% more Melee Damage for each Elemental Ailment on Enemies they HitPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	FerocityFerocitySupport Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Skills that you use yourself. Supported Skills will consume a Frenzy Charge on use if possible, and will gain significant Skill Speed if they do. Supported Skills cannot generate Frenzy Charges.Supported Skills cannot generate Frenzy Charges Supported Skills will consume a Frenzy Charge on use if possible Supported Skills have 40% more Skill Speed when consuming Frenzy ChargesPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	MaimMaimSupport, Attack Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attacks, causing them to Maim enemies.Supported Attacks always Maim on HitPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.
III	Coming Soon	Coming Soon	HeftHeftSupport, Physical Tier: 3 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Skills which deal Damage, increasing the maximum Physical Damage of their Hits.Supported Skills deal 30% more Maximum Physical Hit DamagePlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.

Item acquisition

Wind Blast has restrictions on where or how it can drop.

It can be obtained by engraving an Uncut Skill Gem.

Alternate skill effects

Wind Blast has the following alternate skill effects:

Item	Description

Version history

Version	Changes
0.2.0	Many Skills have had their base damage and/or damage growth per level rebalanced. Most of these changes are not specifically mentioned below as the changes are too widespread. The mana cost for all Attacks, Marks and Warcries has been reduced, most notably at higher Gem levels.
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.